KEITH WILLIAMS VS. RAYMOURS FURNITURE CO., INC.
A-3450-15T4
The Division of Workers' Compensation dismissed the
petition of Keith Williams for lack of jurisdiction. The judge
of compensation determined that because Williams worked in New
York and the accident happened there, there was no reason for
New Jersey to assume jurisdiction of Williams' claim. We
reverse.
As the facts are undisputed that Williams accepted employment from respondent by telephone from his home in Paterson, thereby establishing New Jersey as the place the contract was created, the law is clear that New Jersey is an appropriate forum for resolution of petitioner's claim petition, certainly in conjunction with his residency here.
